# Monument Valley 2+ vs Masterpieced

The clearest difference is update cadence: Masterpieced at every 6 weeks against Monument Valley 2+'s every 25 months. Masterpieced also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 577) and device support (6 vs 3). Monument Valley 2+'s advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 66%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Monument Valley 2+ against 4.8 for Masterpieced. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Masterpieced has 11K ratings behind it against 577, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Monument Valley 2+'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Masterpieced's.

Monument Valley 2+ ships an update every 25 months, Masterpieced every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monument Valley 2+ | Masterpieced |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley-2-plus/id1583222406/reviews) | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterpieced/id1597761942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 577 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 333 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) |

## What reviewers say

### Monument Valley 2+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley-2-plus/id1583222406)

Guide a mother and child through a world of magical architecture and illusionary pathways. Solve meditative puzzles by manipulating the environment to uncover the secrets of Sacred Geometry. This standalone adventure features stunning visuals and an immersive soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Guide mother and child through magical architecture, Discover illusionary pathways, Solve delightful puzzles, Explore stunning environments, Manipulate architecture, Includes new chapter 'The Lost Forest'

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Masterpieced

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterpieced/id1597761942)

Immerse yourself in art and its stories with this unique puzzle game. Solve intricate puzzles by strategically combining visual clues and artist narratives. Unlock a world of color, music, and hidden insights as you piece together masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of artworks from various artists and mediums, Puzzles featuring famous artists like Van Gogh, Artist stories providing inspiration behind the art, Custom-composed music and sound effects, Real-time multiplayer gameplay

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and illustrations
- 🎶 Calming and relaxing music
- 💤 Helps relax and unwind
- 🧩 Enjoyable puzzle experience
- 🖼️ Interesting artist stories and quotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Unclear controls and navigation
- 🔀 Puzzle board moves around too much
- 🙈 Difficulty seeing pieces on grayscale background

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces not loading
- Puzzle progress not syncing across devices
- Preference settings not saving properly
- Multiplayer mode not functioning

**Requested features**

- Option to disable text/story mode and just see the full image
- Ability to sort and group puzzle pieces
- Lock feature to keep puzzle board in place
- Lefty mode for piece placement
- More varied difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monument Valley 2+ free?

Monument Valley 2+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Masterpieced free?

Masterpieced is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monument Valley 2+ or Masterpieced?

Monument Valley 2+ and Masterpieced are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 577 and 11K ratings respectively.

### Do Monument Valley 2+ or Masterpieced have ads?

Neither Monument Valley 2+ nor Masterpieced shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monument Valley 2+ or Masterpieced?

Monument Valley 2+ ships an update every 25 months, and Masterpieced every 6 weeks. Most recently, Monument Valley 2+ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Masterpieced on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*